Windproof match and its application to cigarettes and the like



May 2, 1944. 1. M. KLEIN WINDPROOF MATCHES AND THEIR APPLICATION TO GIGARETTES AND THE LIKE Flled Aug 11 1941 INVENTOR Lou-z: Mklearc.

ATTORNEY Patented May 2, 1944 UNITED STATES. PATENT OFFICE WINDPROOF MATCH AND ITS AMIGA- TION TO CIGABETTES AND THE LIKE Louis M. Klein, New York, N. Y.

Application August '11, 1941, Serial No. 406,332

3 Claims. (01. 44-42) This invention relates to new and useful improvements in matches, and has particular reference to a windproof match, and in its application to cigarettes, cigars, and the like.

The invention particularly proposes to make a special windproof, rainppoof match which may be readily ignited and used in any kind of weather. Furthermore, the invention contemplates 9. construction bywhich the improved match may be inserted on or mounted on the tip ends of cigarettes and cigars which will make these articles self-lighting in all kinds of weather. It is pointed out that the new match is also adaptable for. ordinary match purposes. The composition for this match consists of a special formula which may be applied to the tip of either a wooden parlor match or the modern safety paper book matches. The chemicals used are structed in accordance'with still another form of this invention.

Fig. 9 is a side elevational view of a match embodying another feature of this invention.

Fig. 10 is an elevational view of still another match constructed in accordance with another form of the invention.

Fig. 11 is a side'elevational view of still another match embodying an additional feature of this invention.

Fig.,12 is a plan view of a match of modified form. v

Fig. 13 is a side elevational view of Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 is a plan view of a match of still another modified form. 1

Fig. 15 is a side elevational view of Fig. 14.

Fig. 16 is a similar view to Fig. 1, but showing the match applied to-a cigar.

few and inexpensive, the flame will be even and sputterless and will be extinguished when reaching the uncoated portion of the match. It is proposed that the match give just enough flame to enable a person to obtain a light for a cigarette, cigar or pipe when used for that purpose.

An important feature of the invention-resides in the fact that when the'new match is used as an insertion on a cigarette, cigar or the like it is absolutely certain that the cigarette or cigar will be lit every time desired. It is proposed that the body of the match when used for insertion be of a certain construction associated with the tobacco of the cigarette or cigar to insure the eifective lighting mentioned.

For further comprehensive of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure- Fig. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a cigarette provided with a windproof match constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged elevational view of the match per se shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 3-8 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a side elevational view of a match constructed in accordance with a modified form of this invention.

Fig. 5 is an elevational view of a match constructed in accordance with another form of the invention. v I

Fig. 6 is an elevational view of a match embodying another design of the invention.

Fig. 7 is a side elevational view of a match in accordance with another modification.

Fig. 8 is an elevational view of a match con- 'ing passages 20.

Fig. 17 is a side view of a. match in accordance with another modified form of the invention.

Fig. 18 is a sectional view taken on the line in which the matches are constructed in accordance with the forms shown in Figs. 17 and 18.

In the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3, the windproof match It is shown applied to a conventional cigarette ii. The match It includes a holder l8 supporting friction igniting material l9 having a quick igniting head Hi. The holder it has a conical bottom portion by which it may beforced into the tobacco of the cigarette H, or the end of a cigar. The holder i8 is formed with several laterally extend- The igniting material l9 has projection portions 2'! extending through the passages 20 and serving to support said igniting material 19 so that there is a space 66 between material l9 and holder lfi. This space supplies air to igniting material IS. The passages 20 terminate at the sides of the holder lt.

When the match I6 is struck the head if and material i 9 burn all the way down along the projecting portions 2! and through the passages 20 and so effectively reach the tobacco of the cigarette, cigar or the like to ignite the same. Then the holder I 8 which is of slower burning material lights and burns.

In Fig. 4 a modified form of the invention is disclosedin which the match l6 includes a holder l8 supporting friction igniting material l9 having igniting head l9. The holder l8 has several passages 20 formed inwards from its top and terminating at the sides of the holder. The

friction igniting material It] has projecting por-' passages 20 and so effectively reach the cigarette or cigar.

In Fig. 5 another form of the invention has been disclosed in which the match l6 is provided with a holder I8 supporting friction igniting material IS. The holder l8 has several downwardly extending arms 24 adapted to be forced into the tobacco of a cigarette, cigar or the like. The igniting material la has a downwardly projecting portion 2i adapted to extend into the tobacco of the cigarette or cigar to effectively light same.

In Fig. 6 another form is shown in which the match i6 is provided with a hollow cylindrical holder l8 having a pair of bottom prongs 26 by which it may be forced into the'tobacco of a cigarette, cigar or the like. The holder l8 supports friction igniting material I9 which is provided with a downward projection 2 I adapted to extend into the tobacco of the cigarette, cigar or the like.

In Fig. 7 another form of the invention is dis-' closed in which the match i6 is provided with a holder I8 which supports friction igniting material I9 The holder I8 is formed from two small sheets of material 34 which are crossed one through the other as clearly shown in Figs. Hand 15. The friction igniting material I9 is provided with a downward projection 2 i adapted to extend into the tobacco of a cigarette, cigar orthe like.

In Fig. 16 the windproof match I6, is shown in the usual book package form 43 which has a holder l8 which includes a downwardly extending prong 21 adapted to be forced into the tobacco of the cigar, cigarette or the like. The holder l8 supports friction igniting material l9 which is provided with a downwardly projecting portion 2| adapted to engage into the tobacco.

In Fig. 8 another form of the invention is disclosed in which the match l6 is provided with a holder consisting of two prongs .IB mounted on the sides of friction igniting material l9 of the match. The prongs 18 are adapted to be inserted into the tobacco of the cigarette or cigar. The friction igniting material ISP is provided with a downwardly projecting portion 2i e which will also extend into the tobacco.

' In Fig. 9 another match l6 is illustrated which includes a holder l8 'having several anchorage prongs 28 adapted to engage and grip the tobacco of a cigarette, cigar or the like. The holder I8 supports friction igniting material I S which is provided with several downwardly extending projections 2i adapted to engage into the tobacco. Y

In Fig. 10 another form of the invention is disclosed in which the match I6 is provided with a holder lalhaving a central portion 29 and a pair of spaced downwardly projecting prongs 30 which are adapted to engage into the tobacco of a cigar, cigarette or the like. The holder it! supports friction igniting material I9 which has a downward projection 2| extending downwardly between the arms 30.

In Fig. 11 another match I6 is shown including a holder l8 having a wavy central portion 1 terminating in a downwardly extending bottom end 32. The holder Iii supports friction ig niting material l9 having a downwardly extending projection 2| adapted to extend into the tobacco of a cigarette or cigar when the holder is mounted thereon.

In Figs. 12 and 13 a match I 6 is shown and this match includes a holder l8 supporting friction igniting material IS. The holder I8 is formed from several sheet plates 33 mounted through each other, as particularly illustrated in Fig, 12. The friction igniting material I9 is provided with a downward projection 2| which will extend into the tobacco of a cigarette, cigar or the like when the match is mounted thereon.

In Figs. 14 and 15 another form of the invention is disclosed in which the match It includes the customary cover flap surface 45.

These matches may also be held in any other type of container.

The weatherproofing substance 42 may be composed of the following ingredients: water, potassium perchlorate, iron oxide, red phosphorus, and glue, but other ingredients may also be used for the weatherproof-ing substance.

-While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. A match for insertion in the end of an article to be ignited, comprising a holder of in-- flammable material for insertion in the end of said article, a member of friction igniting material, and projections on said member and extending through said holder for igniting said holder and article when said member is ignited by being rubbed against a stationary surface, said holder being conical in shape and having its pointed end directed away from said member.

2. A match for insertion in the end of an article to be ignited, comprising a holder of inflammable material for insertion in the end of said article, a member of friction igniting material, and projections on said member and extending through said holder for igniting said holder and article when said member is ignited by being rubbed against a stationary surface, said holder being cylindrical in shape with said member mounted on one end and its other end pointed.

3. A match for insertionin the end of an article to be ignited, comprising a holder of inflammable material for insertion in the end of said article, a member of frictionigniting material, and projections on said member and extending through said holder for igniting said holder and article when said member is ignited by being rubbed against a stationary surface, said memher being spaced from said holder providing an opening through which air is adapted to circulate causing the member to burn more freely.

LOUIS M. KLEIN.

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